Senior Backend Developer
iLOQ is your key to a rewarding future. You share the passion to make things happen and want to join a team of innovators who are helping make the world a safer and yet more accessible place.
Making life accessible
iLOQ is an international company headquartered in Finland that offers intelligent locking systems and total access management solutions. We provide secure and efficient access to buildings and facilities. Our mission is to make everyday life easier with a diverse range of safe and sustainable products for individual buildings, large real estate complexes and critical infrastructure sites.
We reinvented the lock. iLOQ's self-powered digital locking and mobile access solutions work without batteries or mechanical keys, something nobody thought was possible until we did it. But the lock is only half of the story.
Behind every iLOQ lock is iLOQ 5 Series+. iLOQ 5 Series + is our modern, cloud-based, AI-enabled software platform which powers access management for buildings and large real estate complexes across the world. Locks, keys, apps and cloud services are all working as one system: this is where hardware innovation meets serious software engineering. Scalable backend services, security-critical design and a platform that keeps evolving with new AI-driven capabilities.
We are now looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our Software organization in Oulu. You will design, develop and maintain the secure, reliable and scalable backend services at the core of iLOQ 5 Series+. This is a role for an experienced software professional who enjoys solving complex problems, takes ownership beyond writing code and wants to influence both technical solutions and the way software is developed.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Developer, you will work as part of a cross-functional software team and contribute throughout the software lifecycle.
You will:
Design, develop, test and maintain reliable, scalable backend services and APIs for our cloud-based platform
Take end-to-end ownership of services from design and implementation to release, monitoring and continuous improvement
Translate functional and non-functional requirements into practical technical solutions
Explore and apply AI-assisted development tools in a secure and responsible way
Review code and develop automated tests, supporting high standards for security, quality and maintainability, and contributing to efficient CI/CD practices
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues
Contribute to the modernization and continuous development of our software architecture
Collaborating with Product Owners, Software Architects, Test Engineers and other stakeholders, share knowledge and support the development of colleagues
What you'll bring
To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:
Relevant degree (Bachelor or Master)
Several years of professional experience in backend software development, including designing and implementing APIs and backend services
Strong skills in C# and .NET or comparable backend technologies
Experience with cloud technologies, preferably AWS, and a solid understanding of microservice architectures and distributed systems
Experience working with relational databases and data-driven applications
Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD and modern software development practices
An understanding of software security, maintainability and operational reliability
The ability to analyze complex problems and turn them into clear, sustainable solutions
A proactive and collaborative working style with strong communication skills, including professional written and spoken English
We consider experience in the following areas an advantage:
AWS services and cloud-native application development
Event-driven architectures and asynchronous communication
Service monitoring, logging and observability
Secure software development or access management solutions
High-availability or business-critical systems
Working with software solutions that interact with physical products or devices
What you'll get
You will build products that end up in buildings all over the world and ease the everyday lives of our customers. You will have real responsibility and freedom to operate without big corporation bureaucracy. We ensure you’ll have room to grow professionally in a fast-growing international company.
We offer you a workplace within a collaborative and forward-thinking company culture, friendly and skilled colleagues, proper onboarding, and a solid benefits package: bonus program, full lunch benefit, extensive occupational health care with an annual dental check, life insurance, plus regular team and company events.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and all employees are treated with respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Are you the person we are looking for?
For more information, please contact our SW competence Manager Päivi Levonmaa (+358 44 435 2394). She is happy to answer questions related to the position on 22.9.2026 13:00-14:00 and 25.9.2026 13:00 -14:00.
In addition, SW Portfolio Director Mikko Hyvärinen will be available to answer questions by phone (+358 44 7006 412) on 25.08 2026 from 13:00 to 14:00.
We are expecting your application by September 30th at the latest. Please note that we might be reviewing candidates and conducting interviews during the application process and filling the position as soon as the right person has been found.
Could iLOQ hold the key to your next success story? Come and find out.
- Function
- Research and Development
- Locations
- Oulu
- Preferred work location
- Finland
About iLOQ
Are you ready to join the iLOQ Family?
iLOQ is a technology disruptor that has revolutionized the locking industry by replacing mechanical locking to make life limitless. Battery- and cable-free smart locks maximize security, minimize lifecycle costs and enhance the value and sustainability of properties and infrastructures. iLOQ operates in more than 55 countries with over 1,800 partner locations globally. In 2025, iLOQ had a turnover of €150 million and more than 330 employees.